Green Note

Grace Elizabeth Harvey wrote her EP Songs of Devotion from deep within the tangles of language and love. Formed by train journeys, second-hand bookshops and borrowed sofas, what has presented itself is a collection of songs as dynamic and exploratory as they are simple and sincere. With a background as a classical cellist and student of literature and philosophy, Grace unites the traditional with the exploratory to capture deeply moving fragments of our experience, inspired by the likes of Laura Marling, Leonard Cohen and Madison Cunningham. The year of her 2025 debut EP, Other Faith, brought two UK-wide tours, including a break into London’s grassroots folk scene, sharing stages with the likes of Chris Brain, Chloe Foy, Josienne Clarke, Villagers and Florist. She won the Young Songwriter’s Competition 2025 and has since been awarded the PPL Momentum Accelerator Fund for her upcoming EP, Songs of Devotion. With a penchant for exceptionally captivating live performances, receiving praise from national press (BBC Introducing, Still Listening, Narc, FATEA, Folking) and grassroots fans alike, Grace is quickly proving herself to be of the UK’s finest emerging songsmiths and a ‘new name to watch’ (FATEA). Grace embarks on her debut headline tour this Autumn, performing the EP live with her band in Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield and London.

Join Kitty O’Neal at the piano for a special, stripped-back evening in the Green Note basement on Thursday 29th October, celebrating the release of her upcoming album 'Here I Go Again Feeling It All'. This intimate performance will offer a rare chance to hear the songs in their rawest form, alongside stories behind the music and a relaxed, informal Q&A. Expect an honest, close-up experience that brings you right to the heart of the record. (Ahead of a full band tour in February 2027)

American jazz singer Grace Sheene’s velvety, powerful voice is steeped in the rich history of the Great American Songbook. Influenced by Broadway, blues, and folk tradition, her luminous stage presence enchants audiences with a soulfulness that feels at once timeless and new. An established performer at many of London’s leading live music venues — from PizzaExpress Jazz Club to Crazy Coqs to Downstairs at 180 — Grace is making her mark on the city’s vibrant jazz scene. In her Green Note debut, Grace is joined by acclaimed pianist Fraser Urquhart for an intimate concert of favourite and forgotten standards and original songs off her upcoming debut album.

Hailing from the heart of Zululand in South Africa, David "Qadasi" Jenkins and Maqhinga Radebe are a South African Music Award (SAMA)-winning duo dedicated to preserving the rich traditions of Maskandi music while introducing its powerful sound to audiences around the world. Blending authentic Zulu music with Western folk influences, they have earned widespread acclaim for their musicianship, authenticity, and captivating live performances. Since joining forces in 2010, Qadasi & Maqhinga have toured extensively throughout South Africa, the UK, Europe, and Asia, establishing themselves as leading ambassadors of contemporary Maskandi music.

The Beadling are an English folk trio who blend traditional music and original composition, focusing on dynamic storytelling and uplifting voices that are often overlooked. Using a multitude of instruments, the Beadling craft intricate arrangements to capture the rich emotional lives in these traditional stories and explore the impact that social identity had on folk figures of the past.

Three times winner of ‘UK Blues Harmonica Player of the year’, Errol Linton plays eclectic British blues, but with a nod to his Caribbean heritage. Errol Linton carries the legacy of Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson into the twenty first century, moving the genre forward by combining 50s Chicago blues with gentle Jamaican reggae rhythms. He has been featured on radio and TV and his two albums have become British blues milestones, regularly spun on the radio by Andy Kershaw and Paul Jones, and his band was rated by the late Charlie Gillett as one of the UK’s greatest live bands. In the words of the late John Walters “Errol is as good a Harmonica player as anyone can reasonably hope to become, he is the real Deal.” Errol will be accompanied by Adam Blake on guitar and Lance Rose on double bass.

The Olly Mux Trio are delighted to be returning to Green Note for a jazzy Halloween special! Join jazz vocalist and pianist Olly Mux, together with Dave Archer (guitar) and Theo Malka-Wishart (bass), for an evening of spooky, swinging standards and cheeky originals. Dressing up welcome!

Some Foreign Shore is an enchanting new collaboration between “one of the finest fingerstyle guitarists of his generation” Dariush Kanani and “the voice of fairytales” Daria Kulesh – an afternoon of pure escapism into the music of Anne Briggs, Sandy Denny, Bert Jansch, and other folk greats. Dariush “captures the spirit of the great players like Bert Jansch and John Renbourn and makes it his own” (Gordon Giltrap) while Daria is “one of the finest voices on the present folk scene” (Mike Harding), compared to both Sandy Denny and Loreena McKennitt. Join two accomplished artists – with intriguing foreign roots and a deep love of British folk – on a stirring and hypnotic musical odyssey of rare beauty.

The Oscar Williams Trio have a distinct sound, bringing a unique approach to a wide range of repertoire and are excited to present two sets of music at the Green Note. Drawing influence from artists such as Mike Walker, Bill Frisell, Julian Lage, Pat Metheny and Lionel Loueke, Oscar writes extensively for the trio, creating music that focuses on melody, groove and telling a story. Dom Ingham - Violin Toby Evans - Guitar Will Sach - Bass Oscar Williams - Drums

“Claire does more than simply sing a song, she takes you to the story and sits you comfortably right beside the singer” – FOLK RADIO UK Dumfries born folksinger, songwriter and ukulele player Claire Hastings has made a name for herself on the folk scene since winning BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year in 2015. Since then she has toured extensively, with standout performances including BBC’s Friday Night is Music Night alongside Lulu and Jamie Cullum, as a soloist with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Randers Chamber Orchestra and Aarhus Jazz Orchestra, as well as numerous folk festival appearances at home and abroad including Celtic Connections, Festival Interceltique Lorient and Canterbury Folk Festival, NZ. Claire’s three studio albums weave a mix of traditional, contemporary and original material, each with compelling storytelling through song.

GUY DAVIS: “… one of the most gifted acoustic musicians on the planet” Blues Blast Magazine. Multi instrumentalist Guy Davis is a two-time, back-to-back Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues, musician, actor, author, songwriter, so much more than ‘just a bluesman’, a troubadour of the folk tradition, and a master of his craft. Guy uses a blend of Roots, Blues, Folk, Rock, Rap, Spoken Word, and World Music to comment on and address the frustrations of social injustice, touching on historical events, and common life struggles. Equally at ease with six or twelve string guitar, five string banjo, harmonica, and even the didgeridoo, Guy’s work has seen him perform alongside Pete Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, Dr John, Taj Mahal and Joss Stone, opening for Chuck Berry, Joan Armatrading, and BB King, and perform all over the globe. Adventures that once saw him chased out of Red Square in Moscow for trying to sing, performing in the then Soviet occupied East Berlin, and in front of an iceberg in Greenland! His shows feature a mixture of his own original material alongside classic cover songs from such luminaries as Muddy Water, Howlin’ Wolf, and Bob Dylan. “…a superb songwriter whose lyrics evoke the storytelling poetic tradition of the blues” The Country Blues Magazine

This special gig sees the North London Jazz Collective return to the Green Note to continue their collaboration with supremely talented fellow travellers from overseas. Co-founder of the NLJC, London drummer Robbie Ellison teams up with Paul Sikivie, the NYC-based titan of the double bass - fresh from Samara Joy's band, and former London resident Ofer Landsberg, a world-class guitarist who has shared the bandstand with bebop giants such as Frank Hewitt & Jimmy Lovelace. Expect swinging grooves, pretty chords, elegant melodies, and big vibes! North London Jazz Collective (NLJC) brings together some of the UK’s finest jazz musicians, spanning swing, bebop, trad, manouche, fusion and contemporary jazz. Based in London with an international outlook, NLJC presents vibrant performances, social dances, jam sessions and collaborative projects, featuring both established and emerging artists. From intimate clubs to major festivals, NLJC celebrates the high quality, diversity and community of today’s jazz scene.

Rob Heron has been touring the world with his band The Tea Pad Orchestra for the past 15 years, throwing flavours of classic country, gypsy-swing, rhythm & blues, and rockabilly into his original songs. Originally from the Lake District, but based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, he is well-known for his live performances, and dry humour on stage. He and his band have toured with big-name Americana outfits such as Pokey LaFarge, The Dead South, and Sierra Ferrell. 2026 sees Rob recording his first ‘solo’ record since 2008, delving deeper into that lonesome country sound, yodelling cowboy songs, and more intimate song-writing. Conrad Bird is a rambling rover from North Yorkshire, and after over a decade of fronting the very popular festival act, Holy Moly & The Crackers, he is finally taking it back to the roots, with a brand-new solo EP of poetic folk songs, and Dylan-inspired balladeering. His gravelly voice and his on-stage story-telling result in a very charming stage show. Together, the Cumbrian cowboy, and the Yorkshire rover are heading off on a country-wide tour, both promoting their new solo releases, and briefly taking a step back from the wild rock & roll circus!

Sam Davies is a pianist from East London with a love of tasteful improvisation and a deep appreciation of the jazz tradition. Known for his buoyant, swinging touch and sensitive accompaniment, he has worked with many of the country’s leading jazz singers, including Becky Alice, Pete Horsfall, Camille Rose, Annie Majin, and Immy Churchill. For this concert, Sam will be joined by the incredible vocalist and songwriter Gabrielle Stravelli. Gabrielle Stravelli brings soulful swing, sharp lyricism and a deep connection to the American jazz and songbook tradition. Her career has taken her around the world, with recent highlights including a month-long tour of Europe and the UK, culminating in her debut at the Royal Albert Hall’s Late Night Jazz series, as well as debut appearances at Carnegie Hall and Dizzy’s Club in New York. She has also recently toured South America and held her fifth residency at Birdland Jazz Club. Gabrielle has collaborated with jazz pianist Fred Hersch, most recently recording his song cycle Suspended in Time, and has toured the U.S. premiering Abyssinian with Wynton Marsalis. As a U.S. State Department Jazz Ambassador, she has performed and taught throughout Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and South America. Sam and Gabrielle will be joined on bass by the great Patrick O’Leary, who has toured and recorded with a remarkable list of jazz legends, including Lionel Hampton, Illinois Jacquet, Diana Krall, Bob Dorough, Joe Lovano, Lee Konitz, Barry Harris, Marlena Shaw and many others. “Ms. Stravelli’s emotional intelligence coincides with a phenomenal voice that she wielded with an easygoing confidence and impeccable taste.” — The New York Times

Sam Moss is a musician based in Staunton, Virginia. His newest album, Swimming (2025), has been acclaimed by publications like Spin, Uncut, Bandcamp, and Aquarium Drunkard. He has played hundreds of shows around the country, supporting artists like Watchhouse, Jake Xerxes Fussell, and Joan Shelley. He is also a woodworker. Dietrich Strause is an American indie-folk songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in London. His fifth studio album You And I Must Be Out Of My Mind was released on Jeffrey Foucault's Blueblade Records. Strause has spent over a decade weaving timeless melodies with heartbreaking narratives using his “virtuosic command of imagery” and “his knack for vivid, almost literary lyricism” (WBUR,Boston NPR). His songs have been described by Americana UK as “captivating and evocative” with his latest collection no exception. Each one is an exploration and discovery of loss, hope, desire, and disillusionment through images of love-worn soldiers, scrambled weathervanes, listless sailors, and drifting satellites lost in an open heart. Dietrich is a veteran of the indie Americana scene in the US, as well as having performed extensively throughout the UK and EU, Americana Fest, Green River Festival, and as support for an eclectic range of folk and pop artists such as Anais Mitchell, Sarah Jarosz, Darlingside and Lake Street Dive.

The quiet man of music... Ed Cosens is a singer, songwriter from Sheffield, U.K. He has released two albums and is currently working on a 3rd. His EP of cover versions and collaborations is releasing in April 2026. A creative catalyst and key player in the 00’s Sheffield scene, Ed was guitarist and songwriter in Reverend And The Makers and former bandmate of Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner and Matt Helders. He has written, worked and played with many acclaimed songwriters including Beth Nielsen Chapman, Damon Albarn & Africa Express, Jeff Cohen, Wandering Hearts, Toby Lee, Richard Hawley, Michele Stodart (Magic Numbers), Kezia Gill and Elles Bailey to name a few. He is a multi platinum and gold selling songwriter and artist over a career that spans 2 decades. Ed has also played live, touring and working extensively across the world including Europe, The U.S.A and Japan both as a solo artist, with Reverend and the Makers and playing alongside acts such as Oasis, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Arctic Monkeys and many more.

“I’m a fan of the great Pete Williams. He tells terrific stories set to beautiful melodies and sung with passion, charisma and heartfelt honesty. He draws me in every time”. - IMELDA MAY Pete Williams is a founding member of Dexys Midnight Runners and also a pivotal force in their recent resurgence as Dexys. With three critically acclaimed albums to his name, he has rapidly earned a reputation for delivering blisteringly memorable live shows. In 2021 he and his band joined the legendary Specials on a 21 day sold out ‘Protest Songs’ UK tour. In 2024 they headlined the Lunar Stage at Moseley Folk Festival and performed a sold-out show at the brand new performance space at Birmingham Symphony Hall. Williams was personally invited by Craig and Charlie Reid to open for the mighty Proclaimers, spanning a total of 30 live shows, and more recently with Andy Wellings completed a successful run of 15 sold out shows as special guests to Simon Fowler and Oscar Harrison (Ocean Colour Scene) on their semi-acoustic, 'Evening with' 2023 UK tour. “The songs are damn good” IGGY POP (BBC 6 Music) “What a fantastic songwriter and singer the man is. We both thought that his first record 'See' was the stand out album of 2012. Pete is a storyteller in his songs, and writes as a mature man who has lived and suffered and loved. The soulfulness that Pete brings to everything that he does is inspiring. He has the passion of a young writer, and the philosophical overview of a wise man." – CHARLIE & CRAIG REID (THE PROCLAIMERS) “For me, it's all about recognising in another brother or sister that same appreciation that another side to this life exists. We can smell each other out. Pete smells good and is a damn fine man and musician.” - RICHARD HAWLEY ★★★★ MOJO MAGAZINE ★★★★ THE MIRROR “Like Elvis Costello and Paul McCartney, Williams has the ability to make magic of the mundane.” CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE 8/10

Critically-acclaimed Italian-born, Danish-bred and London-based Jazz vocalist Irene Serra is a charismatic performer with a beautiful vocal style and assured stage presence. She sings a great repertoire of eclectic tunes from straight ahead jazz standards, swinging blues and beautiful Brazilian songs to quirky pop arrangements. Irene has performed in many high-profile venues in and around the UK, including the Barbican, Ronnie Scott’s, Pizza Express Jazz Club, Union Chapel & King’s Place. A thoughtful and intelligent musician she started studying jazz at the age of 16 at the Academy of Music in Milan and then moved to London to continue studying music at Goldsmiths College and then completing a Masters in Music Performance at the Guildhall School Of Music and Drama. Her poised and energetic performances have already earned her much critical acclaim: she was one of the semi-finalists in The Brussels International Young Jazz Singer competition in 2008 and was a finalist at the Shure Montreux Jazz Competition in 2009. Catch her tonight with Luca Boscagin, one of the best guitarists in London, in this highly anticipated evening from this exciting performer. “….Sublime vocals….“ | JAZZ FM "Irene Serra has a strong stage presence and a compelling vocal tone" | JAZZWISE

Clementine Lovell is an award winning musician with roots in both English and Irish folk. She is ‘as close as you can get to the whole package of composer, musician and singer who can both write and interpret music with a sound that is all her own’ (Folking). Described as having a magical voice that ‘resonates and shimmers’ (Americana UK), one of those voices you just can’t ignore, Clementine Lovell’s exceptional musicianship and quality of songwriting draws you in and holds you captive. Her voice has been compared to English greats the calibre of Sandy Denny and Maddy Prior. Clementine’s award winning debut album Westbound (Fatea Awards Debut Album of 2025), produced by Marion Fleetwood (Feast of Fiddles) and featuring Ric Sanders (Fairport Convention) and Robbie K. Jones (Track Dogs), is rooted in English and Irish folk and is ‘outstanding’ (Folk London Magazine), ‘spectacular’ (FATEA), ‘stunning’ (Bright Young Folk) and ‘contemporary and innovative’ (Irish Music Magazine). Her new album Permutations is a collaboration with multi-instrumentalist Gergely Nagy, who helped shape the album’s distinct soundscape by blending experimental, electronic, and traditional folk textures. The album has ‘marked her out as one of the most exciting new voices on the wider folk scene’ (Fatea Magazine) and is ‘an incredible collision of ancient and modern’ (Marc Higgins). It was awarded Celtic Music Radio Album of the Week, and was described as “a striking reimagining of traditional folk songs with a collection of old ballads taking on a new life… Clementine Lovell offers the folk tradition treated as a living and breathing thing”. Clementine will be performing at The Green Note with multi-instrumentalists Gergely Nagy (percussion, guitar), Mark Jolley (violin, bass) and adding depth to the sound StJohn Milinczuk on bass

Warwickshire-based bluegrass band THE FOLLY BROTHERS began when brothers Mark and Jonny Roden started playing in pubs and clubs in and around their stomping ground, Leamington Spa. Inspired by outlaw country legends such as Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, their blend of rollicking bluegrass and introspective lyrics was a huge success in their hometown. Double bass player Wes Stanton soon joined the band and they enjoyed success as a trio, going down a storm on the festival circuit with slots at Black Deer and renowned folk venue The Green Note. In 2016 the band released their debut album, Bridge 101, named after the bridge near their father’s pub where they first began playing together. A brutally honest blend of smoking hot bluegrass and Americana, the album delves into traditional outlaw country music with an unmistakably modern twang. But it’s their live performance that sets this band apart from the rest. They are renowned for whipping up a frenzy at every gig they play, often moving into the crowd to play songs with the audience dancing around them. Fierce banjo chops and rapid slap-double-bass are the backdrop for Mark and Jonny’s harmonies, while newest member Alfie Amadeus plays melodic solos on mandolin or dobro.

After consistently sold-out shows at The Green Note, Lana Shelley is delighted to be back for another intimate, soulful and utterly unmissable night. Having spent nearly three decades writing, recording and performing, Lana brings her own distinctive sound to the stage — a soulful, rhythmic fusion of blues, rock ’n’ roll, jazz and vintage swing. With her velvet, jazz-soaked vocals, sharp storytelling and natural flair for performance, Lana moves effortlessly between smoky jazz-club sophistication and raw, infectious rock ’n’ roll energy. Expect deep grooves, heartfelt songs and a high-spirited live experience that celebrates the very best of Lana’s songwriting, gets the crowd moving and brings all the energy of a great Saturday night.

PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7.30pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 8pm. This show is taking place in "THE BASEMENT AT GREEN NOTE". Unfortunately there is NO STEP FREE ACCESS. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of seats. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, so if you'd like a seat, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 8.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you. We can be contacted by email on mail@greennote.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “…Really fine acoustic blues, gospel and ragtime... Jaunty and enjoyable and worth looking into... go out and catch them live” Blues In Britain

Tightrope Moon cast a silver web over their audiences as violin, viola and vocals entwine in celestial sounds and hypnotic melodies. From gronky re-imaginings of English, Swedish and American tunes to delicate compositions and ethereal improvisations, their spiralling melodies feel like secrets whispered in the dark. The duo’s electrifying groove-based tunes create a sound that is otherworldly, yet deeply rooted in tradition. Their songs spin out stories old and new, as haunting vocal harmonies floating over delicate pizzicato latticework. Tales of the forest merge with daydreams in the big city as they infuse acoustic instruments with eerie experimental electronics.

Rebet Asker was a restaurant/music venue which saw all the great Greek musicians and from the 20th century through to today pass through it. The walls of this little place in a small side street by Piraeus harbour have witnessed the history of the Greek Rebetiko as it has evolved over the last one hundred years. Some years have passed now, since it closed, but through this series of Sunday gigs we will do our best to recreate some of the magic of these musicians and their songs as it started and developed. Now in its 10th year, this tribute to the magical music of rebetiko, is the longest running series in London dedicated to this music. Come to hear classic songs and even some lesser known gems of great rebetiko musicians such as Toundas, Papazogklou, Skarvelis, Peristeris, Hadjichristos, Vamvakaris, Papaioannou, Tsitsanis, Mitsakis, Hiotis and more! An afternoon of Greek Rebetiko for all the family!